Castle to Castle 100: Supporting Mountain Rescue
Castle to Castle 100: Supporting Mountain Rescue
On 4th July 2026, I'll be taking on the Rat Race Castle to Castle 100, a 100-mile challenge from Bamburgh Castle to Edinburgh Castle.
Many Shepherds Walks customers and Challenge Walk participants enjoy Northumberland's great outdoors every year. Supporting Mountain Rescue is my way of giving something back to the volunteers who help keep people safe when things don't go to plan.
I'm raising funds for Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team, helping support their vital work and contributing towards a new rescue vehicle, which will cost around £150,000.
This is what your donation helps support.
Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team is currently raising funds towards a new £150,000 rescue vehicle. Covering some of the most remote hills, moorland and countryside in Northumberland, the team relies on specialist vehicles to transport equipment, support volunteers and reach incidents quickly when people need help most.
Why This Matters
Mountain Rescue teams are there when people need them most, often operating in difficult conditions, remote locations and all weathers.
As someone who spends much of his life walking, running and working in the outdoors, I've seen first-hand the importance of having highly trained volunteers ready to respond when things go wrong.
Every donation, large or small, will help support this incredible team and their efforts to secure a new rescue vehicle for Northumberland.
The Challenge
Date: Sat. 4th July 2026
Start time: 7.00 am
Race number: 388
Start: Bamburgh Castle
Finish: Edinburgh Castle
Distance: 100 Miles
Target: 36 Hours
Official Cut-Off: 48 Hours
Purpose: Raise funds for Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team
Thank you for your support. Whether it's £5 or £50, every donation helps support a fantastic local organisation and provides extra motivation for the miles ahead.
🔴 Follow The Challenge Live
On 3rd July 2026, you'll be able to track Jon's 100-mile journey from Bamburgh Castle to Edinburgh Castle live.
See where he is, how far he's travelled and follow every mile of this fundraising challenge for Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team.
Bookmark this page and come back on 3rd July 2026 to follow the challenge live.